Seed Beads Sizing 101
What 11/0, 8/0 and 15/0 actually mean, a working seed bead size chart, Czech vs. Japanese beads, and which thread, needle, and size to reach for on your next project.
Read moreVE525-OPL: Bead Mix Op Lustr-200GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
This 200g mix from Mahashayji Exports brings together glass beads in an opaque luster finish across multiple colors — a generous grab-bag for makers who like variety built right into their supply.
Each bead carries an opaque base topped with a pearly or glossy luster coating, giving the mix a soft, light-catching quality that reads as vintage or romantic depending on the colorway you reach for.
The multi-color, mixed nature of this assortment suits free-form bead weaving, boho-style stringing projects, and eclectic jewelry where deliberate color randomness is part of the design — it also works well for embellishing textile or bridal accessories where a soft, lustrous surface catches the light.
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Glass bead mixtures from India often appear to be dusty. This dusty grey material is called 'kiln wash' or 'slip' and is used to help the bead release from the wire upon which it was formed. Simply rinse your beads off in the sink or wipe off with a piece of cloth to remove the slip.
VE525-OPL: Bead Mix Op Lustr-200GM is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.